How much bandwidth does my business need? Bandwidth is a measure of how much data can be transferred over an internet network in a certain unit of time — measured in bits per second (bps). And it may be one of the most important factors affecting a business’ network performance. The higher a network’s bandwidth,…

Fiber optic vs. 5G wireless networks: A closer look at an emerging debate 5G is the fifth generation of wireless networking. And while 5G doesn’t exist yet —and won’t be available for widespread use until the 2020s— the performance goals it promises are unprecedented for wireless networks. The first generation (1G) coincided with the introduction…

Could a fiber backbone for IoT lead to safer and smarter cities? Cities are growing. By 2050 more than 67% of the world’s population will live in cities, according to the United Nations. That’s an increase of more than 50% over today’s numbers. And while cities can expect a host of benefits from this population…

Two tech trends disrupting enterprise networking needs The only constant in networking is change. And changes in the tech landscape have big implications for your enterprise’s networking strategy. Today, there are two primary drivers of change you need to prepare for: The trend toward digital technologies —or the “digital transformation”— and the imminent transition to…

Fiber to the X, explained: Your options for bridging the last mile to your building With the speed and data carrying capacity of optical fibers, more and more businesses are turning to fiber networks to keep up with their ever-increasing bandwidth needs. Think of fiber optic networks like trees. There is the trunk —the swaths…

Amplify the value of your dark fiber investment with DWDM technology Bandwidth needs are expanding at a good clip for long-haul, metropolitan and local access networks alike. Traffic is reportedly growing 50-60% year over year, according to TechTarget, and demand is quickly outrunning supply. Fiber optic networks have improved the speed, scalability and data capacity…

Years ago we helped a St. Louis marketing firm with building their ideal network. The full-service branding and communications firm is one of the largest in the area. In the interest of safety and security, it’s the company’s policy to remain anonymous when discussing details surrounding their core infrastructure.

HQ2 or not, St. Louis has potential to become the next silicon city Amazon’s RFP for a second headquarters — HQ2 — was the shot heard round the world. More than 238 proposals were submitted by states, cities and organizations eager to attract the $5 billion opportunity. St. Louis answered the rally cry with a…

Growth on the dark fiber map The increased speeds, security and flexibility of fiber networks have driven demand for residential and enterprise connectivity over recent years. Unfortunately, demand isn’t being met across the country due to infrastructure costs and telecommunications companies suppressing competition. In 2014, almost 8% of internet connections in the U.S. were through…

The future value of a dark fiber lease to enterprise users Partnering with an independent dark fiber infrastructure organization has tremendous value. Not only does a dark fiber network provide enhanced speed, increased security and scalability for the future, procuring a dark fiber lease enables your enterprise to control its networking infrastructure in ways that…

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